REQUESTING MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND FEDERAL LAW TO ENSURE THAT VICTIMS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL ASSAULT WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE FORCED INTO ARBITRATION AND SILENCE INSTEAD HAVE ACCESS TO THE COURTS.

URGING THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COME TOGETHER AND PRIORITIZE THEIR HOMELESSNESS EFFORTS IN THE AREA SURROUNDING THE HAWAI‘I CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTER BY CONVENING A TASK FORCE.

URGING THE STATE BOARD ON GEOGRAPHIC NAMES TO CONSULT WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO HAVE DIRECT TRADITIONAL, CULTURAL, AND FAMILIAL TIES TO THE DISTRICT OF PUNA TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATE NAMES FOR THE FISSURE 8 VENT AND OTHER FEATURES OF THE 2018 ERUPTION OF KILAUEA VOLCANO.

URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY TO MAINTAIN THE ORIGINAL TIMELINE TO INTRODUCE HARRIET TUBMAN AND OTHER FEMALE AND CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS ONTO UNITED STATES CURRENCY BY 2020 TO CELEBRATE ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE.

REQUESTING MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND FEDERAL LAW TO ENSURE THAT VICTIMS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL ASSAULT WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE FORCED INTO ARBITRATION AND SILENCE INSTEAD HAVE ACCESS TO THE COURTS.

URGING THE STATE BOARD ON GEOGRAPHIC NAMES TO CONSULT WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO HAVE DIRECT TRADITIONAL, CULTURAL, AND FAMILIAL TIES TO THE DISTRICT OF PUNA TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATE NAMES FOR THE FISSURE 8 VENT AND OTHER FEATURES OF THE 2018 ERUPTION OF KILAUEA VOLCANO.

URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY TO MAINTAIN THE ORIGINAL TIMELINE TO INTRODUCE HARRIET TUBMAN AND OTHER FEMALE AND CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS ONTO UNITED STATES CURRENCY BY 2020 TO CELEBRATE ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE.

Representative Nadine K. Nakamura serves House District 14, which includes the Kaua'i towns of Hanalei, Princeville, Kilauea, Anahola, Kapa'a, and Wailua. She is the Vice-Chair of the Committee on Housing (HSG) and a member of the Finance (FIN) and Transportation Committees (TRN).

A 25-year resident of Kapa'a and former Managing Director for the County of Kaua'i, Representative Nakamura has deep roots in her community. Mrs. Nakamura operated a planning consulting business for twenty years before being elected to the Kaua'i County Council, where she served from 2010-2013. (Throughout her career in public service, she has worked hand in hand with Kaua'i residents to advance the Garden Island's prosperity and to build a better future for the island's keiki.)

Representative Nakamura holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Affairs and Urban Planning from the University of Southern California. She obtained a Master's Degree in Urban and Regional planning from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.

LIHUE – Following a May 8 assessment of the slope adjacent to Kuhio Highway (Route 560) at mile marker
1, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises the public that the Lihue bound lane of the
highway will remain closed as crews work to stabilize the upper and lower slopes.

The plan for the slope stabilization includes scaling, soil nail installation, and Tecco mesh and
shotcrete reinforcement. The Lihue bound lane of Kuhio Highway will remain closed for the duration of
the slope stabilization, which is expected to take between four to five months to complete.

Traffic will be allowed in both directions with alternating traffic control except for when rock
scaling is scheduled on the upper slope. During rock scaling, crews will temporarily stop traffic for
30-45 minutes as they knock loose material down and clean the road. Then motorists will be directed
through the closure one direction at a time.

Rock scaling operations will not take place during the lower slope work. Please be advised that the
highway in this location will be limited to one lane 24-hours a day until the stabilization is completed
for the safety of passing motorists.

We are aware of scheduled events in the area including the HCRA State Championship Race in August and
will coordinate access and traffic control with the county and other stakeholders.

The public is asked to avoid the area if possible and to treat the traffic control personnel with
courtesy.
Link to News ReleaseMay 7, 2019

Free Biosanitation Training for Tour Operators

Emergency slope stabilization in Hanalei:
Emergency scaling work on Kuhio Highway at Mile Marker 1 (hill leading to Hanalei Bridge) will
be completed Tuesday afternoon, May 7. The Lihue bound lane will remain closed overnight and
Wednesday, May 8 as HDOT conducts an assessment for additional protection measures in the area.
Motorists are asked to avoid non-essential travel in the area and to follow the directions of
traffic control personnel. Temporary Rockfall Barrier work will start Tuesday, May 14 through
Friday, May 17. Work may continue into the week of May 20. Delays are anticipated as the Lihue
bound lane will remain closed to create a temporary catchment area for rocks or soil from the
slope. Intermittent traffic control (short stoppages of traffic in both directions) may also
occur, but the stoppages will not be as long as the ones required during the rock scaling.

Kuhio Highway Emergency Repairs – Waipa and Waikoko Bridges:
The Waikoko checkpoint has been moved to Waipa in order to move the Waipa Bridge into the work
zone. Only those with county-issued placards or contractor passes are allowed past the checkpoint.
Vehicles without valid placards will be turned around.

Limited local access is available in both directions Monday through Saturday on an unescorted
basis between these hours:

Bridge Night Work
 Night work at the Waikoko Bridge will occur Tuesday, May 7 through Thursday, May 9.
 There will be no night work on Friday, May 10 (Kauai Community College graduation),
Saturday May 11 and Sunday, May 12 (Mother’s Day).
 Night work at Waipa and Waikoko Bridges will resume Monday, May 13 through Thursday,
May 16.
 Work to take place nightly starting at 7:30 p.m. and continuing overnight until 5:30 a.m.
 Parking areas on either side of bridges and pedestrian access will be available for those
wanting to cross the bridge during night work hours until 11 p.m.
 Parking areas will be secured at all times.
 The bridge will close to all vehicular traffic after 7:30 p.m., so any vehicles traveling
on the highway after 7:30 p.m. will not be able to travel over the Waipa Bridge and residents
wanting to access the area will need to use the available Park and Ride sites and the pedestrian bridge.
 HDOT is coordinating with Hanalei Colony Resort to provide a shuttle until 11 p.m. for
residents between the Park and Ride locations and Wainiha.
 Night work at both Waipa and Waikoko Bridges will resume Tuesday, May 7 and continue through
Thursday, May 16. There will be no night closures on Friday, May 10 (Kauai Community College graduation)
and Saturday, May 11. There will be no night work Sunday, May 12 (Mother’s Day).

HDOT now anticipates the first of two full weekend bridge closures to take place from 9 p.m. Friday,
May 31 through 5 a.m. Monday, June 3. Previously, the first full weekend closure was scheduled for
May 17-20. Dates for the second full weekend closure are to be determined. Reminders of the weekend
bridge closures will be sent the week of the scheduled closure.

A calendar showing the bridge night work schedule as of May 7 is available at:
here

All work is weather permitting. First responders have been notified and have planned staging and
procedures in the event of an emergency requiring them to access the work zones. Arrangements have
also been made to ensure the Akita school bus will be able to cross Waipa Bridge at the scheduled time.

Free Biosanitation Training for Tour Operators

If you’re a land-based tour operator, learn more about Hawaii’s unique natural environment
and the threats posed by invasive pests, plants, and diseases. Please see flyer for more
details and register with the link below.
Link to more information and registrationApril 30, 2019

Kuhio Highway Emergency Repairs Status Update

LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is pleased to announce that emergency
repairs to the section of Kuhio Highway (Route 560) between Waikoko and Wainiha damaged in
the historic April 2018 flood are nearing completion. Since the large-scale emergency repair
project began, HDOT and its contractors completed twenty-two major tasks including the
stabilization of the slope at Wainiha Bay and the rebuilding of sections where the embankment
below the road was washed away in the disaster. A full list of those tasks and status as of
April 30 are available at Hawaii Department of Transportation Kuhio Highway Emergency Repairs.

On April 29 Mayor Derek Kawakami, HDOT Deputy Director for Highways Ed Sniffen, and
representatives from the Federal Highway Administration conducted a site visit to the work
areas on Kuhio Highway. This site visit was prompted by community concerns brought to HDOT
by Senate President Ronald Kouchi, Representative Nadine Nakamura, and Mayor Kawakami and
identified safety concerns over opening the roadway near Waikoko Bridge. Based on these
concerns, Kuhio Highway will not be reopened until the work at the bridge progresses
sufficiently to ensure the safety of the traveling public and our workers. Weather permitting,
HDOT now anticipates the safety concerns will be resolved and the full opening Kuhio Highway
will occur the week of May 20.

"So many people have worked so hard to not only repair Kuhio Highway, but make it more
resilient against future events,” said Hawaii Department of Transportation Deputy Director
for Highways Ed Sniffen. “We appreciate everyone’s patience as we continue to work to ensure
the road is safe."

Convoy access to Kuhio Highway past Waikoko will continue on the schedule published on
March 27, 2019 (available here) until further notice. HDOT is considering adjustments to
the schedule to accommodate the community and to reduce potential conflicts between drivers
and the workers at Waikoko Bridge.

The schedules for work on the bridges are:

Waipa Bridge Night Work

 The current bridge work on Waipa Bridge will continue nightly through Thursday, May 2
 Work to take place nightly from 7 p.m. (after the last car passes through the convoy)
to 5:50 a.m.
 Parking areas on either side of Waipa Bridge and pedestrian access will be available
for those wanting to cross the bridge during night work hours
 Parking areas will be secured at all times
 The convoys will run on the regular schedule between Wainiha and Waikoko
 The bridge will close to all vehicular traffic after 7 p.m., so any vehicles utilizing
the convoy after
7 p.m. will not be able to travel over the Waipa Bridge
 HDOT is coordinating with Hanalei Colony Resort to provide a shuttle for residents
between the West Waipa Bridge Park and Ride and Wainiha.

Night work at both Waipa and Waikoko Bridges will resume Monday, May 6 and continue through
Thursday, May 16. There will be no night work on Friday, May 10 (Kauai Community College graduation)
and Sunday, May 12 (Mother’s Day).

To provide mobility during the night time closures, the State will continue shuttle service
between the Park and Ride and Wainiha with the Hanalei Colony Resort.

HDOT anticipates the first of two full weekend bridge closures to take place from 9 p.m.
Friday, May 17 through 6 a.m. Monday, May 20. Additional releases on the weekend bridge closures
will be sent prior to the scheduled closure.

All work is weather permitting. First responders have been notified and have planned staging and
procedures in the event of an emergency requiring them to access the work zones. Arrangements have
also been made to ensure the Akita school bus will be able to cross Waipa Bridge at the scheduled
time.

The public is still able to sign up for email updates on the Kuhio Highway emergency repairs by
clicking here.

Update on Kuhio Highway Emergency Repairs for the Weekend of April 26

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) reminds the residents of Wainiha
and Ha'ena that Phase II of night work on the Waipa Bridge on Kuhio Highway (Route 560)
continues through this weekend and into next week. The weekend schedule was updated to
account for the closures during the Easter weekend.

Limahuli Stream Crossing also remains closed to vehicles through April 30.

The convoy will run on the regular schedule on Friday, April 26, with the bridge closing
after the 7 p.m. convoy is completed.

The convoy will run on the regular schedule on Saturday, April 27, with no bridge closures
that evening.

The convoy will run on the Sunday / holiday schedule on Sunday, April 28, with the bridge
closing after the 7 p.m. convoy is completed.

Phase II of night work on the Waipa Bridge will continue on Monday, April 29 and continue
through Tuesday, April 30. (ending before 5:50 a.m. on May 1).

Convoys will run according to the Monday thru Saturday regular schedule posted at Hawaii
Department of Transportation Convey Schedule with no vehicle access over Waipā Bridge
after the 7 p.m. convoy. Local residents will be escorted into Wainiha via the night
shuttle service.
Hawaii Department of Transportation Convey Schedul

April 29, 2019

The Passing of HB 330, Relating to Suicide Prevention

Yay! The House fully supported my bill, HB330, Relating to Suicide Prevention. House bill 330
distributes $150,000 throughout the State of Hawaii for youth suicide prevention, intervention,
and education.
Please see attached links for Legislature Funds Suicide Prevention Bills, KITV and Live with the
Legislature’s coverage regarding HB 330.
Legislature Funds Suicide Prevention BillsKITV
Live with the Legislature

December 26, 2018

Special New Year's schedule for residential access to Wainiha and Haena

LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces two additional convoys for limited access to Kuhio Highway (Route 560) between Waikoko and Wainiha for the New Year’s holiday. On Jan. 1, 2019, a 12:30 a.m. convoy from Wainiha to Waikoko and a 1 a.m. convoy from Waikoko to Wainiha will be added.

As a reminder, the single lane route is available to Wainiha and Haena residents only as well as precleared construction workers and volunteers. Those without county-issued placards or preclearance will not be allowed through the checkpoints for their safety, the safety of the construction crews, and to avoid additional damage to the roadway.

December 12, 2018

2018 Kuhio Highway Emergency Links and Updates

HDOT is working to expedite flood repairs to Kuhio HIghway on the north shore of Kauai following the historic flood event on April 14, 2018. Please follow the link to access the webpage:

This page consolidates information on the repairs, convoy schedule, and other details relating to the repairs and the information will be updated as quickly as possible.

June 5, 2018

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: UPDATE TO SCHEDULE FOR LOCAL LATE-NIGHT CONVOY FOR KUHIO HIGHWAY BETWEEN WAIKOKO AND WAINIHA

LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is modifying the late-night convoy schedule for local access via Kuhio Highway (Route 560) to Wainiha and Haena. On May 29, 2018, HDOT announced the addition of a late-night convoy beginning Wednesday, May 30, 2018. After receiving community feedback, the departure times for the convoys have been adjusted to the following:

Monday through Saturday
•6 a.m. First trip from Waikoko to Wainiha.
•6:30 a.m. First trip from Wainiha to Waikoko, to include shuttle.
•8:30 a.m. Waikoko to Wainiha.
•9 a.m. Wainiha to Waikoko.
•12 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha.
•12:20 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko, to include shuttle.
•12:40 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha, to include shuttle.
•1 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko.
•From 5 to 6:30 p.m. local residents will be escorted through the closure on an alternating basis, and the checkpoints will be locked at 7 p.m.
•Beginning Wednesday, May 30, a 10:30 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko trip will be added. An 11 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha trip will be the last trip of the day.

Sunday
•Limited local access is available on an alternating basis between the hours of 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
•The first trip begins at 7 a.m. from Waikoko to Wainiha. A pilot vehicle will escort placarded vehicles under 10,000 pounds from the checkpoint to the other side of the closure in Wainiha. The pilot vehicle will then escort vehicles from Wainiha to Waikoko and continue on an alternating basis until approximately 6:30 p.m. when the vehicle will lead the last caravan of the day from Wainiha to the Waikoko checkpoint.

As a reminder, the single lane route is available to Wainiha and Haena residents only as well as precleared recovery workers and volunteers. Those without county-issued placards or preclearance from the Kauai Emergency Management Agency will not be allowed through the checkpoints for their safety, the safety of the construction crews, and to avoid additional damage to the roadway. Speed and weight restrictions remain in effect along the 2-mile route; with a speed limit of 5 mph in some areas and 15 mph elsewhere along the single lane and a 10,000-pound (5 ton) weight restriction—excepting emergency response vehicles authorized by HDOT.

Following the completion of safety work, such as guardrail installation and rock scaling, HDOT anticipates allowing limited access without escorts to Kuhio Highway between Waikoko and Wainiha. Weight and speed restrictions will remain in place and a one-lane yield restriction will be placed on the two sites where the lower slope was washed out. The road up to Kee Beach may also be restricted to high clearance vehicles.

June 5, 2018

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE APPROVES EMERGENCY DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM FOR FLOODS AND KILAUEA ERUPTION

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Board of Agriculture (Board) approved parameters for emergency low-interest agricultural loans for farmers suffering damage due to the heavy rain and flooding on Kauai and Oahu in April and the current eruption phase at Kilauea volcano on Hawaii Island.

The Board approved the emergency loan program which offers disaster-related loans of up to $500,000 at an interest rate of three percent, with loan terms to be determined on a case-by-case basis. The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) Agricultural Loan Division will process loan applications based on past farm production, projected cash flow and disaster recovery plans. Three-year residency and other requirements usually necessary for agricultural loans will also be waived. Loan applications will be accepted until June 2019.
HDOA also offers microloans of up to $25,000 that involves less paperwork and offers swifter processing. Loan officers will also work with those with existing agricultural loans on loan payment deferrals. The Agricultural Loan Division may be contacted at 808-973-9460.

The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture issued a disaster declaration for the County of Kauai which allows for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), including low-interest disaster loans. The FSA office on Kauai may be contacted at: (808) 245-9014 Ext. 2.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) also has a disaster loan program for nonfarm businesses which are dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses on Kauai.

STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR KAUAI

STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR KAUAI AND HAWAII ISLAND
HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will be holding its first round of statewide public informational meetings to discuss and solicit comments on the Draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for Fiscal Year 2019-2022 (+2). Participation is encouraged as comments received will help to guide the finalization of the STIP. The STIP is a four-year programming implementation document that identifies state and county transportation projects, statewide, to be funded, in part, with Federal Highway and Transit funds.

The meetings are scheduled at the following locations and times:
Kauai
Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 6 p.m.
HDOT Highways Division Kauai District Office Conference Room
1720 Haleukana St. Lihue, Hawaii 96766

Important Information For Those Without National Flood Insurance

This is an announcement for District 14 constituents who do not have a
National Flood Insurance Program. Please find this helpful information below:

April 17, 2018

IMPORTANT KAUA'I EMERGENCY RELIEF INFORMATION!

Aloha Everyone. With the recent rain and floods causing extreme damage on the
North Shore this past weekend, please know much is being done. Currently
Governor Ige along with Kaua'i Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr, and the Kaua'i
Emergency Management Agency are working to assess the damage. Emergency
crews have evacuated 152 people by helicopter, 121 by bus and others by
water. 8-10 landslides are blocking roads past Waikoko. The Hawaii Air
National Guard has deployed two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, two CH-47 Chinooks,
eight Zodiacs and more than 45 soldiers and airmen to support rescue efforts,
and to get medical aid and necessary supplies to the area. Mahalo to our first
responders and citizens who are helping in so many ways to help those in need.
Emergency Contact Number: Kaua'i Emergency Management Agency: (808)-241-1800
If You Have Emergency Flood Insurance, Please View Flyer Below:

March 5, 2018

Honoring Our 2017 Kaua'i Healthcare Hero

Honoring our 2017 Kauai Healthcare Hero: Anne Dempsey on the House Floor-
March 1, 2018. Anne has been practicing internal medicine at Kauai Medical
Clinic since November 2014, she treats her patients with her masterful
clinical skills and sincere compassion. Anne is making a difference by
inspiring her patients to live healthier lives through diet and exercise.
Mahalo Anne for your hard work!

February 9, 2018

House Members Visit the Kahauiki Village

Members of the House of Representatives Committees on Health and Human Services;
Housing; and Finance visited Kahauiki Village on January 28, 2018. The village
is seen as a possible model for efforts to reduce homelessness in Hawaii.

February 5, 2018

Olelo: Live at The Legislature

Live at the Legislature is a Live weekly news cablecast highlighting
upcoming legislation, issues, and topics of importance during session.
The program is an exclusive cablecast service provided by the Legislature
and Olelo Community Media to provide greater government accessibility
and transparency to the residents of Hawaii. Please find Representative
Nakamura's segment of Live at the Leg. Below:

July 20, 2017

Representative Nakamura hosts Kapaa-Wailua Traffic Corridor Meeting

With the help of the State Department of Transportation, Representative Nakamura
alongside the Kauai Legislative Delegation hosted a Wailua-Kapaa Traffic
Corridor Community Forum on June 20 at the Kapa'a Elementary School Cafeteria.
Please find a link below for the pdf of the meeting's powerpoint presentation.
Click here

On behalf of the Wailua-Kapaa Neighborhood Association, the public is invited to attend a meeting on Saturday, February 25th, 2017, at 2-4pm at the Kapaa Library Meeting Room with regards to the Wailua Forest Reserve’s Proposed Timber Harvesting.
The meeting is an update to the Lihue-Koloa Forest Reserve Management Plan(2010) which is being considered by the State Department and Land & Natural Resources to provide for commercial use of non-native timber stands in the reserve. A Draft Environmental Assessment is being prepared and residents are invited to comment.
Discussion will focus on various options for commercial timber harvesting and the possible removal of invasive Albizia trees.
For more information, please follow the link below

On behalf of the Wailua-Kapaa Neighborhood Association, the public is invited to attend a meeting on Saturday, February 25th, 2017, at 2-4pm at the Kapaa Library Meeting Room with regards to the Wailua Forest Reserve’s Proposed Timber Harvesting.
The meeting is an update to the Lihue-Koloa Forest Reserve Management Plan(2010) which is being considered by the State Department and Land & Natural Resources to provide for commercial use of non-native timber stands in the reserve. A Draft Environmental Assessment is being prepared and residents are invited to comment.
Discussion will focus on various options for commercial timber harvesting and the possible removal of invasive Albizia trees.

For more information, please follow the link below
https://www.facebook.com/wailuakapaa.neighborhoodassociation

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